New hope in fight against leukaemia

LONDON – British scientists have offered new hope to those with end-stage leukaemia, a cancer of the blood or bone marrow.

The researchers say that a life-saving cancer treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to heal itself could be available within 10 years.
The treatment, known as TCR gene …. Read the original article  : New hope in fight against leukaemia.

Iceland volcano ash plume sparks health fears

WASHINGTON – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a health warning to Europeans due to the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which has created an enormous ash plume.

WHO has warned people to stay indoors or use masks when the ash begins to fall.
Ash is made up of tiny …. Read the original article  : Iceland volcano ash plume sparks health fears.

‘Politics will puncture Yoga Guru Ramdev,’ says holy man

HARIDWAR – A holy man here has expressed deep skepticism about Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev’s proposed plan to launch a political party to cleanse the system.

“Ramdev is a successful yogi, but politics will puncture him,” said Sri Nityanand Puri.
“God has given him some gifts, but his ego … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Politics will puncture Yoga Guru Ramdev,’ says holy man.

Anaesthetist says a patient of Dr. Death was ‘poisoned by too much potassium’

BRISBANE – The Brisbane trial of former Bundaberg surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel a.k.a. ‘Dr. Death’, has heard that a patient’s heart was poisoned by injection of too much potassium.

While Patel, 60, has pleaded not guilty to unlawfully killing three patients, including renal patient James … Read more >>.

Heaven looked nice, says boy brought back from dead

LONDON – A three-year-old German boy, who claims to have seen his great grandmother in heaven when he was clinically dead after he fell into a pond, says “Heaven looked nice. But I am glad I am back with mummy and daddy now.”

Paul Eicke was in the pond at his grandparents’ house before …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Vitamin, calcium supplements ‘can reduce breast cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that vitamins and calcium supplements can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

The supplements are thought to help cells repair damaged DNA using a process that involves more than 200 proteins.
“It is not an immediate effect. You … Original article on : Vitamin, calcium supplements ‘can reduce breast cancer risk’.

Four Indian states still struggling with leprosy

NEW DELHI – Even as India has achieved the elimination target for leprosy, four states — West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh — are still struggling to tackle the disease that leaves people deformed and has social stigma attached to it.

According to the health ministry, India achieved the elimination target by reducing the number of …. Original article  : Four Indian states still struggling with leprosy.

3 medical workers detained in southern Afghanistan freed after a week in custody

3 Italian aid workers freed in Afghanistan

KABUL – Afghan authorities released three Italian medical workers Sunday who had been detained in southern Afghanistan for a week on suspicion of collaborating with insurgents, Italian and Afghan officials said.
The three employees of Italian non-governmental organization Emergency hadn’t been heard from since being taken into custody April 10 …. Source  : 3 medical workers detained in southern Afghanistan freed after a week in custody.

Orissa doctors call off stir after talks (Second Lead)

BHUBANESWAR – Government doctors in Orissa withdrew their strike Sunday after a day’s protest to press their demand for the implementation of a scheme that ensures time-bound promotions.

The move came after talks between the representatives of Orissa Medical Services Association (OMSA) and the state government concluded here.
Earlier in the day, the doctors …. Original source  : Orissa doctors call off stir after talks (Second Lead).

Take stairs to stay fit

TORONTO – Climbing stairs can help you stay fit, say researchers in Ireland.
They came to the conclusion after analyzing benefits of climbing stairs once or twice over the course of a workday.

“I think the key thing here, is that stair-climbing is one of the few everyday activities at a moderate to high intensity that one … Read more : Take stairs to stay fit.